Status:
UNKNOWN
Proficiency of Eye Drop Instillation in Postoperative Cataract Patients in Ghana
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Conditions:
Cataract Surgery
Eligibility:
All Genders
19+ years
Brief Summary
Eye drops must be proficiently instilled to prevent infections following cataract surgery. Proficiency is defined as placing a drop on the ocular surface without touching the applicator's tip. Researc...
Detailed Description
Purpose: To determine the number of subjects who can proficiently administer one drop of Dexatrol (the steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that Crystal Eye Clinic staff provide to all patients who under...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients who receive cataract surgery sponsored by Unite For Sight from Crystal Eye Clinic from August 20, 2010 to October 2010.
- Patients who had surgery prior to August 20 and will have their postoperative 30 day check up between August 20 and October 20 will be eligible to be Group A subjects.
- Participants must be over 19 and capable of understanding the purpose of the study, risks/benefits involved and all other information needed to provide informed consent.
- Participants must be able to follow instructions (those outlined in the proposal i.e. apply one drop of eye solution into the eye that was operated on).
- Participants must be able to answer the questionnaire either verbally or through writing (with or without the aid of an interpreter).
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2012
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
300 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01181752
Start Date
February 1 2012
End Date
June 1 2013
Last Update
March 1 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Crystal Eye Clinic, Adenta Housing, No. 5 Giner Close
Accra-North, Ghana